Coshocton City Schools Regular Meeting

Coshocton Elementary School, 1203 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton OH
Thursday, September 17, 2020 - 6:30pm

    1. 107-2020 Call to Order
    Dr. Jere Butcher, President, Board of Education

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Mission Statement

    Coshocton City Schools, in partnership with families and community, will empower individuals to become literate, respectful, responsible, and independent lifelong learners in an ever-changing global society. 


    4. Roll Call
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    5. 108-2020 Adoption of the Agenda

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the agenda.
     


    6. 109-2020 Approval of Meeting Minutes

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following meeting minutes inclusive of items 6.1 and 6.2:
     


    6.1 109.1-2020 Special Meeting

    Special Meeting August 12, 2020


    6.2 109.2-2020 Regular Meeting

    Regular Meeting - August 20, 2020


    7. Hearing of the Public

    This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.  There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item VII.


    7.1 Scheduled

    Mr. Tom Hilgenberg, Teacher and CCEA Union President has requested to address the Board during this Hearing of the Public. 


    7.2 110-2020 Enter Executive Session

    It is recommended that the Board of Education enter Executive Session to consider the employment/personnel issue of a public employee or official, with no action to follow.


    7.3 Exit Executive Session

    It is recommended that the Board of Education exit Executive Session and reconvene the regular meeting.


    7.4 Unscheduled

    8. 111-2020 Commendations

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Commendations inclusive of items 10.1 and 10.2:


    8.1 111.1-2020 Elks Club Americanism Essay Contest
    • Lucas Meiser - 7/8 Grade Division
      • 2nd Place - State Level
      • 1st Place - District Level

     

      


    8.2 111.2-2020 OSBA Southeast Region Awards and Recognition
    • Veteran Board Member
      • H. Tad Johnson - 30 Years
    • ODE Schools of Honor High Progress (Commendation Awarded at the February 20, 2020 Board of Education Meeting)
      • Coshocton Elementary School 

    9. Board and Staff Reports

    9.1 Plug Smart Presentation

    Presentation by Jarret Kelley, Dave Zehala, and Jimmy Furr from Plug Smart.


    9.2 School Opening Update
    Dr. David Hire, Superintendent

    10. Board Discussion Items

    10.1 OSBA Southeast Region Fall Conference

    The OSBA Southeast Region Fall Conference to be held via Zoom on September 24, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


    11. 112-2020 Treasurer's Report and Recommendations
    Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items inclusive of 13.1 and 13.2:


    11.1 112.1-2020 Monthly Financial Report

    11.2 112.2-2020 Donations

    Monetary

    • Douglas Scott Kempf Memorial Fund Contributions - Fund 008-9206
      • Sheryl Sheatzley - $50
      • Thomas Snyder - $200
      • Daniel Walsh - $100
      • Robin Farmer - $25
      • Lang Optical (Kim & Andy Hurd) - $500
      • Nanette Raach - $250
      • Paul & Deborah Jaroch - $50
      • John & Marie Hildebrandt - $75
      • Mark & Mary Myers - $50
      • Kathleen & Lawrence Schrader - $100
      • J.H. Kempf - $300
      • James & Bonita Corcoran - $50
      • Terry Shilling - $100
      • Jon Swanson - $200

    Non-Monetary

    • Jim & Cathy Waibel - 600 masks for CES Students
    • Operation Face Mask - 190 masks for Students and Staff

    12. 113-2020 Business Items
    Dr. David Hire, Superintendent; Ms. Terri Eyerman, Treasurer

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following business items inclusive of 14.1 through 14.3:
     


    12.1 Alternative School Service Agreement

    Approve the 2-Year Alternative School Agreement with Jefferson County Educational Service Center, July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022 school years.


    12.2 113.1-2020 APEX Agreement

    Approve Purchase of APEX Learning Digital Curriculum for grades 6-12 at a total cost of $34,760.00 for the 2020-2021 school year. 


    12.3 113.2-2020 Edgenuity Agreement

    Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Coshocton City Schools and the East Central Ohio Educational Service Center for student licenses of the K-5 Edgenuity Curriculum at the rate of $550 per student plus $80 for Semester 1 workbooks and $80 for Semester 2 workbook effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 and approve purchase of Edgenuity Site Licenses per attached quote.  


    13. 114.2020 Superintendent Report and Recommendations
    Dr. David Hire, Superintendent

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following items inclusive of 15.1 through15.10:


    13.1 114.1-2020 NEOLA Policies - First Reading

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following NEOLA policies: (N)=New, (R)=Revised, (D)=Delete:

    • 6152 (R) Student Fees, Fines, and Charges

    13.2 114.2-2020 NEOLA Policies - Second Reading

    It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the second reading and adoption of the following NEOLA policies: (N)=New, (R)=Revised, (D)=Delete:

    • 1520 (R) Employment of Administrators
    • 1530 (R) Evaluation of Principals and Other Administrators
    • 2270 (Replacement) Religion in the Curriculum
    • 3124 (Replacement) Employment Contract
    • 5610 (R) Removal, Suspension, Expulsion, and Permanent Exclusion of Students
    • 5611 (R) Due Process Rights
    • 6144 (R) Investments
    • 6152.01 (R) Waiver of School Fees for Instructional Materials
    • 6325 (R) Procurement-Federal Grants/Funds
    • 8800 (R) Religious/Patriotic Ceremonies and Observances

    13.3 114.3-2020 District Policy and Plan for Gifted Students

    Approve the District Policy and Plan for the Identification and Service of Children who are gifted for the 2020-2021 school year. 


    13.4 114.4-2020 Bus Routes and Schedules

    Approve CHS and CES Bus Routes as submitted by Jennifer Andrews, Director of Transportation


    13.5 114.5-2020 School Day Start Times

    Approve Amended Hours for the 2020-2021 school year calendar: 

    • Coshocton High School (9-12) - 7:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. (added 6 minutes)
    • Coshocton High School (7-8) - 7:50 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. (added  6 minutes)
    • Coshocton Elementary School - 8:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. (added 5 minutes)

    13.6 114.6-2020 Graduation Seals

    Approve the Locally Defined Diploma Seals for the Permanent Graduation Requirements. 


    13.7 114.7-2020 Handbook Updates

    Approve Handbook Updates related to COVID-19, Remote Instruction, Title IX (same for all handbooks), and School Hours

    • CHS
    • CES
    • PreSchool
    • Athletic Handbook

    13.8 114.8-2020 Job Description for Teacher for Online Academy

    Approve Teacher Job Description 309a for Coshocton Online Academy Teaching Remotely


    13.9 114.9-2020 Personnel

    Athletic Contracts - All Athletic contracts are contingent upon approved MOU between Coshocton City Schools Board of Education and theCoshocton City Education Association/OEA/NEA (CCEA)

    • Certified Athletic Supplemental Contracts
      • Rescind Athletic Supplemental Contract for Jerry Shook, Assistant Varsity Football, Level 2 (previously approved on 8/20/20)
      • Approve Athletic Supplemental Contract for Jerry Shook, Assistant Varsity Football, Level 3

    All Supplemental Contracts are contingent upon approved MOU between Coshocton City Schools Board of Education and the Coshocton City Education Association/OEA/NEA (CCEA

    • Certified Supplemental Contracts Per Attached List

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    • Salary Adjustments
      • Jennifer Young - MA+15
      • Lana Lawson - MA+30
      • Craig Hamilton - MA+45
      • Tabetha Cramblett - MA
      • Jody Johnson MA+30
    • Transfers and/or Reassignments - Certified Staff
      • Matt Downing from Music (face-to-face) to Remote Instruction Grades 3-5
      • Dorenda Demyan from Computers Grades 2-6 to Music 
      • Kay Olinger from Kindergarten to Grade 1
      • Lynn Garber from Grade 1 classroom to Remote Instruction Grades K-2 
      • Stacey Jackson from Grade 1 classroom to Remote Instruction Grades K-2
      • Caley Song from Grade 2 classroom to Remote Instruction Grades K-2
      • Travis Tristano from Grade 4 classroom  to Remote Instruction Grades 3-5
      • Kayla Wise from Grade 4 Intervention Specialist classroom to Remote Instruction Grades 3-5 Intervention Specialist 
      • Ritchie Ann Hall from Title Grades 2-5 classroom  to Remote Instruction Title Grades K-2
      • Barbara Breen from Grade 5 classroom  to Remote Instruction Grades 3-5
      • Carlye Shaw from Title to Grade 4 ELA
      • Dawne Shook from Intervention Specialist to Remote Instruction Grades 9-11 General Education and Gifted
      • Katie Aggas from Intervention Specialist to Remote Instruction Grades 6-8 Special Education
      • Kim Beaumont from Librarian to Remote Instruction Grades 6-8 General Education and Gifted
      • Katelyn Haines from Intervention Specialist to Remote Instruction Grades 9-12 Special Education
    • Transfers and/or Reassignments - Classified Staff
      • Pam Childers from Educational Assistant Kindergarten to Educational Assistant Grade 5
    • Three (3) Coshocton High School Educational Assistant Positions Abolished (A):
      • 2 - 1:1 Educational Assistants
      • 1 - Distance Learning Educational Assistant
    • Educational Assistant Changes
      • Troy Spang from 1/2 Distance Learning - 1/2 HS ELA/Rel. Arts to Social Studies (A) - 6.5 hour position
      • Jessica Smith from Social Studies to Multiple Subjects - 6.5 hour position NEW
      • Stephanie Shears from 1:1 Multi-Categorical (A) to 7th Grade Science/Social Studies - 6.5 hour position
      • Ginger Balo from 7th Grade Science/Social Studies to E.D. program- 6.5 hour position
      • Kristy Landis from E.D. Program to CES 4th grade - 6.5 hour position
      • Betina Szakal from CES 4th Grade to CES Kindergarden-1st Grade - 6.5 hour position NEW
      • Kylie Covic from 1:1 at CHS (A) to 1:1 at Coshocton County Career Center - 6.0 hour position NEW

    13.10 114.10-2020 LPDC
    • Accept resignation of Dawne Shook as an Alternate Member effective 6/30/20.
    • Appoint Dawne Shook as a Member for 2020-2022.
    • Appoint Dawne Shook as LPDC Chairperson for the 2020-2021 school year as voted on by the LPDC Committee on August 12, 2020.
    • Appoint Maribeth Cullins as Alternate Member effective 7/1/20 through 6/30/23

    14. Announcements

    15. Next Meeting(s)

    15.1 Regular Meeting

    Regular Meeting - Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Coshocton Elementary School


    16. 115-2020 Adjournment

    It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn the meeting.


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